In order to build the capacity of architects, engineers and masons in the technicalities involved in construction of a house / building in seismic areas, it was decided to initiate a project on preparation of three books through IIT – Madras. The title of the three books are as shown below:

The books have been prepared through IIT-Madras with the support of academic colleagues, professional engineers and architects and students across the country. The techniques have been illustrated by simple to understand graphics in the books itself.

Immediately after the 26th January 2001 earthquake, Gujarat State Disaster Management Authority (GSDMA) was established and registered as a ‘Society’ under the provisions of the Societies Registration Act and the Bombay Public Trust Act on 8 February 2001.